Happy leap day, fans! Check out this video to see the Kia Optima attempt to leap over Blake Griffin.

Six Spring Cleaning Tips for your Car Interior

Springtime is here and you know what that means. It’s time to throw out those filthy fast food cups, wipe down that dusty dashboard and let in some fresh air to dispel that smell that’s been bothering you for the last 3 months. Yes, it’s time for some spring cleaning and we want to share six simple tips using common household items to properly clean your car interior without a fuss. Let’s start with the ceiling.

1. Ceiling: If the ceiling of your vehicle is made out of fabric material, wiping it too hard with a wet cloth may cause some fuzz. You want to make sure you use a slightly damp washcloth made out of superfine fibers and you can add a bit of neutral detergent as needed.

2. Dashboard: You can wipe the dashboard down with a washcloth and use a car brush or toothbrush to dust any hard to reach spaces.

 

3. Handles & Steering Wheel: Many cars have leather handles, so you may be tempted to use household leather care products, but it’s not advised. These can make your steering wheel slippery and hinder you from having a good grip. We recommend keeping a dry cloth in your glove compartment to wipe it down every now and then.

4. Heater: Use a dry cloth and cotton swabs to easily access those narrow vent spaces. It’s good to clean these areas to help prevent any allergies and respiratory ailments caused from too much dust.

If you smell something foul when turning on your heater – It could be fungus or a special surprise from a skunk. Mix some mustard powder in warm water and spray it into your vents. Afterwards, run your heater on the strongest mode for 4-5 minutes. This is a very effective way to eliminate odor.

5. Car Seats: Car seats are often the culprit of unpleasant stenches (Think about all the spills, pets and people that have been in your car). You can certainly use various products to clean your seats, but as the saying goes, ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,’ so try to wipe down seats often. Leather seats are easier to clean with a damp cloth and a bit of neutral detergent. For fabric seats, spray water mixed with a neutral detergent and wipe down the seats with a damp cloth, followed with a dry cloth. Make sure to keep the windows down to allow the upholstery to dry completely.

6. Car Floor Mats: For rubber, simply spray it down with soapy water and wipe, and for fabrics, you can always use your household vacuum.

 

Hopefully we’ve shared some tips you can put to good use and make your car squeaky clean and ready for spring.

 

Courtesy of Kia Buzz.

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Optima Check "Socially"

The new Kia Optima makes it socially acceptable to get excited about a mid-sized sedan. Stop in for a test drive to see for yourself!

 

Take 20% off at your next service appointment

Become a Kia Fan Reporter & Win a Trip to the Geneva Motor Show

All automotive enthusiasts can agree that the Geneva Motor Show is one of the top must-see auto events of the year. And with the 82nd show right around the corner, Kia is on the lookout for fan reporters we can send to Geneva to share news and updates with global Kia fans. We’re seeking people with personality and a talent for storytelling, filming and/or photography. If that sounds like you or a friend, then keep reading!

Fan Reporter Teams

 Kia will assemble three teams of two fan reporters each, so make sure you choose the right partner when applying. If chosen, you and your co-reporter will get access to cover all news and events related to Kia and all three teams will receive the following:

 

1)     Passes to Geneva Motor Show

2)     Round-trip air transportation

3)     Hotel accommodation.

 

To apply, simply go to the following Facebook link and learn how to participate:

http://www.facebook.com/Kiamotorsworldwide?sk=app_212253232206083

 

The application submission period will be from February 15 to 26 and the three winning teams will be announced on February 27.

 

We encourage everyone to participate, so don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

 

Courtesy of Kia Buzz.

Used Car Tent Event

Stop by the Victor Valley Mall this Presidents' Day weekend for the Used Car Tent Event. Valley Hi Kia is offering monumental savings on our wide selection of used vehicles. Additionally, there will be giveaway prizes and food and drinks from 11am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. We hope to see you there!

Building the Kia Track'ster Concept

Want to know how all of the designers and engineers built the Track’ster Concept? Watch this cool video below to see the whole process.

Service Tip

Hey fans, here’s a quick service tip: Tighten up that gas cap. Gas will evaporate from your car’s tank if it has an escape. Loose, missing or damaged caps cause up to 147 million gallons of gas to evaporate each year!

Have you seen all that the new Sorento has to offer?

New Vehicle Specials

Treat yourself this Valentine’s Day! Stop in to Valley Hi Kia to take advantage of these amazing vehicle specials going on until 02/14/2012 at the close of business.

2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards

While initial price is always a prime issue in any new-vehicle purchase decision, the ultimate "best deal" also entails factoring in a number of other significant elements that can have an equally meaningful impact on long-term out-of-pocket expenses. To help bring those big picture details into sharper focus, Kelley Blue Book, the world's most experienced and trusted automotive pricing organization, calculates and integrates data from eight different categories to come up with real-world bottom-line figure that allows for direct comparisons to be made over a five-year period. This year, we've decided to go one step beyond and formally recognize the best-in-class entries with our inaugural Kelley Blue Book 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards.

 

Best Brand: Kia

The overall brand winner of our Total Cost of Ownership honors is a relative newcomer to the U.S., Kia. The quiet little Korean carmaker has been progressing steadily in quality and sales, and is now seen as a strong bargain when it comes to ownership as well. Such stylish and fun-to-drive Kia offerings as the Optima, Sorento and Soul specialize in delivering the practical blessings of excellent fuel economy and inspired resale value.

 

Courtesy of Kelly Blue Books.

Kia Track’ster Concept teased again

The South Korean based automaker Kia has recently released a new teaser image with the Track’ster Concept, ahead of its official debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

After the car manufacturer has placed the Track’ster Concept into the spotlights for the first time not more than a week ago, Kia has decided to tease the model again, this time with a real image and not just a sketch. According to the carmaker, the Kia Track’ster Concept has been created by the company’s California design studio and as you can see from the teaser image posted above, the model is coming with a ventilated rear bumper, dual exhaust and LED taillights.

More details on the Kia Track’ster are limited for now and the model won’t catch the production line but it’s expected to underpin future vehicles wearing the South Korean badge on them and this is also the company’s vision on the future. There’s no official word on the Kia Trac’ster Concept’s drivetrain and rumors say that the vehicle will be powered by the same Gamma Turbo GDI engine used in the Hyundai Veloster Turbo, so a total of around 200 horsepower are expected. The Kia Track’ster Concept will make its official debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

 

Courtesy of In Auto News.

Vote for "Drive the Dream" Today

If you loved Kia's Super Bowl commercial, watch the extended version here then be sure to vote for it as your favorite commerical at one of the sites listed below!

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USA Today/Facebook: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/superbowl-admeter

YouTube Adblitz: http://www.youtube.com/user/adblitz/custom

Twitter: https://adscrimmage.twitter.com/#!/KiaBigGameAd

Hulu: http://www.hulu.com/adzone/featured/watch/325748/adzone-kia-optima---a-dream-car-for-real-life

Wall Street Journal:  http://graphics.wsj.com/super-bowl-ads-poll-2012/?mod=e2tw#ad=superbowlkiadream

Superbowl Ad Fanhouse: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/05/super-bowl-commercials-2012-watch-video-gallery_n_1255478.html?ref=sports#s665399

To experience the ad on a whole new level, visit your local theater by March 1.

Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge

Be sure to tune in Saturday at 9 a.m. PT when SPEED airs the 2012 GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge (CTSCC) season opener at Daytona International Speedway.

"A Dream Car. For Real Life."

SPOILER ALERT: If you just hate waiting for the big day or for some reason you’re trapped under a rock and can't watch the Super Bowl in all of its glory…Here is a link to the expanded version of Kia's Super Bowl Commercial!

The 2012 Kia Optima Dream Machine

For a limited time, Kia is offering a $25 Kia Visa Prepaid Card when you test drive a new 2012 Kia Optima. Click here to get your personalized certificate then stop in to Valley Hi Kia and take the wheel!

Valley Hi Kia eCoupon

We'd like to thank our loyal customers and fans with this service special. Stop in this month to use it!